Mario may be the fat guy next to you on your next flight

Ok, not really, but Nintendo is partnering with Southwest Airlines to bring travelers some Wii U gaming lounges to six Southwest airports including Dallas Love Field, Atlanta, Denver, Chicago (Midway), St. Louis, and Tampa. The lounges will be set up during the holiday season from November 25th through December. The gaming centers will give flyers the opportunity to try out some cool new games including the new Super Mario 3D World.

If that wasn't enough, Mario himself will greet a Southwest Airline flight in Dallas Love Field airport to meet them with an unspecified Nintendo surprise for the holidays.

It seems Mario is stealing the end of the year spotlight even in the Year of Luigi.

Mario is planning a holiday surprise for Southwest Airlines Customers (Photo: Business Wire)

WHAT:

Southwest Airlines and Nintendo are partnering to bring a little extra joy to travelers during this busy holiday season. Beginning Nov. 25, Nintendo’s Wii U Gaming Lounges will be positioned in six busy Southwest Airlines airports, including Dallas Love Field, Atlanta, Denver, Chicago (Midway), St. Louis and Tampa, through the December holiday season. Travelers will have the opportunity try out the hottest Nintendo games in HD, including the must-have Mario game for the holidays, Super Mario 3D World.

Mario himself will be at Dallas Love Field waiting to greet a Southwest Airlines flight full of lucky Customers with a very special surprise for the holidays.

WHO:

Southwest Airlines Customers receiving a holiday surprise from Mario

Nintendo of America representatives

Southwest Airlines representatives and Employees

WHEN:

Monday, Nov. 25

Airport Arrival – 9 a.m.

Event Begins – 9:30 a.m.

WHERE:

Dallas Love Field

8008 Cedar Springs Road

** Media should contact Southwest Airlines for more information and specific airport requirements to attend the media event.